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ET52 DLJ

2003 Citroen C5

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

146,018 mi
Last recorded146,018 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET52 DLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 146,018 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

disc rusty all round

Pass 13 Dec 2017 144,962 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 138,523 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 132,727 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 128,866 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 121,581 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 110,368 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 99,766 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 88,635 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 78,888 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 67,480 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 57,092 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 43,600 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 33,906 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 33,820 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Citroen C5?

Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,739
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
82,427
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42,736
position lamp(s) not working 29,340
Registration plate lamp not working 24,921
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,481
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,920
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ET52 DLJ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2003 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 86,280 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42,736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ET52 DLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Citroen C5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ET52 DLJ registered?

ET52 DLJ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is ET52 DLJ safe to buy?

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